GOODMAN DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE DUAL 7-SEGMENT DISPLAY (TWO-STAGE VARIABLE-SPEED) DOC GOODMAN-E7
Goodman furnace: Igniter Fault or No Ground (E7)
E7 YOUR LIGHT: DISPLAY CODE E7 — MATCH IT ABOVE
Try DIY first, then call a pro
What does E7 mean on a Goodman furnace? Official: check for a broken or improperly connected igniter; check for proper ground and correct.
GOOD NEWS: THE FIRST CHECKS ARE FREE AND TAKE MINUTES.
Try these first — in this order
Igniter swap, 20 minutes, don't touch the element.
1Check: Broken/disconnected igniter
Grounding issues. DIY part cost: $15–35 — a pro visit for this class of fault typically runs $150–350.
What causes it (in order of likelihood)
- Broken/disconnected igniter DIY-CHECKABLE
- Poor equipment ground TECH
Parts referenced by this code
0130F00008S — Hot Surface Igniter
Always match parts against your model's parts list — part numbers vary within a series.
Applies to
GMVC96 · GCVC96 · AMVC96 · ACVC96
Different Goodman generations use different code maps. If your series isn't listed, don't assume this meaning — check your blower-door label.
Verified against Goodman GMVC96/GCVC96 Service Manual, p.44
Last verified 2026-07-06 · how we verify